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Goa: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd. announces the launch of the Kotak Services Fund, an open ended equity scheme following the service theme. Opening on 4th February 2026 and closing on 18th February 2026, the New Fund Offer (NFO) enables investors to access India’s core growth engine-the services sector that contributes 55% to the country’s GVA (Gross Value Added) and employs 31.5% of country’s workforce1. With diverse sectors such as consumer services, telecom, healthcare, logistics, financial services, IT, power and oil & gas scaling rapidly, India’s services economy continues to unlock multiple structural growth drivers for long‑term investors*. The…

New Delhi: The Athletics Federation of India has announced strict qualification norms for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, raising the performance bar to ensure only top class athletes represent the country. Competitors in as many as 17 disciplines will need to either match or break existing national records to secure a place in the Indian contingent. The Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held in Scotland from July 23 to August 2 with a reduced athletics programme. Each participating nation will be allowed to send a maximum of 32 athletes, including not more than 16 women, prompting the federation…

New Delhi: As India prepare to begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, former captain MS Dhoni has described the current team as one of the most formidable in the tournament, while cautioning that evening dew could become a decisive challenge for the hosts. India will open their title defence against the United States at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium later this week. The side enters the competition as reigning champions after lifting the trophy in 2024 under Rohit Sharma, adding to the historic triumph achieved in the inaugural 2007 edition led by Dhoni himself. Speaking during a recent interaction, Dhoni praised…

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council has reportedly initiated urgent efforts to ensure the high profile India versus Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup goes ahead as scheduled. The global body is understood to have asked its deputy chairman Imran Khwaja to engage with the Pakistan Cricket Board and persuade it to reconsider the government directive barring the team from playing India. Earlier this month the Pakistan government announced that its national side would travel to Sri Lanka for the tournament but would not take part in the fixture against India on February 15. The decision was conveyed through…

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday appeared in person before the Supreme Court and told the Chief Justice that justice was crying behind closed doors, as she pressed her challenge against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls in the state. Banerjee sought permission from the court to argue her own case, filing an application to appear as a party in person. Official arrangements confirmed her presence in Courtroom 1 along with her legal team. The matter was heard by a bench comprising the Chief Justice of India along with two other judges. The…

New Delhi: India’s flagship fifth generation fighter programme has entered a new phase with state run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited failing to qualify for the next stage of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project. Three private sector led consortiums have now been shortlisted to develop the aircraft, and a final partner is expected to be chosen within the next few months. Senior defence officials confirmed that an overwhelming response was received from industry during the pre qualification process. The shortlisted groups will soon receive a formal request for proposal to submit cost bids for manufacturing five prototypes of the stealth fighter.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shikha Pathak from Vasco, Goa, has been chosen to represent India as an International Technical Official at the renowned Genoa Open JJIF Ranking Grand Prix in Italy, marking a proud moment for Indian martial arts. Her selection highlights the growing presence of Indian technical officials on the global Ju Jitsu stage. Pathak has built a strong reputation over the years through consistent performances in international refereeing assignments. She holds the distinction of being the first Indian and Asian woman to achieve World B Referee status in the Duo Discipline. She is also recognised as the first Asian…